Ang ku kueh: Difference between revisions

In [[Hokkien]] tradition, the design on top of the "ang ku kueh" will signify the sex of the child. A turtle and two marbles is the sign for a boy while a girl is represented by two peaches. Nowadays, to simplify things, a ‘pointed’ "ang ku kueh" signifies a boy while a ‘flat’ one a girl.<ref>{{citation|author=Julie Wong and Debbie Teoh |year=2003|title= Nonya flavours: a complete guide to Penang Straits Chinese cuisine|publisher=Star Publication|ISBN=978-983-9512-17-5}}</ref> These tortoise cakes are sometimes made larger than usual in the hope that the child will grow up big and healthy.<ref>{{citation|author=Krystina Castella |year=2010|title=A World of Cake: 150 Recipes for Sweet Traditions From Cultures Around the World |publisher=Storey Publishing|ISBN=978-1-60342-576-6|pages=[https://archive.org/details/worldofcake150re0000cast/page/228 228]|url=https://archive.org/details/worldofcake150re0000cast/page/228}}</ref>